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ABF CARTAGE INC

USDOT 512437 Active CORPORATION Based in FORT SMITH, AR

ABF CARTAGE INC is a corporation based in FORT SMITH, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 512437. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 4 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

ABF CARTAGE INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 22 years on FMCSA's records, based in Fort Smith, AR. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common (contract authority is revoked).

Power Units
3
Drivers
4
Inspections
6
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
8 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC176725
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in HI (3 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (44.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Chevrolet, Mack, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Contract 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.00 vs 1.80 +1.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY
Serves 550 carriers
Location & Contact
3801 OLD GREENWOOD RD
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Phone: 4794946656
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 512437
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 21,525 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 22, 2003 to Aug 2, 2007 (1533 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
4 violations
General/Admin
2 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%
Driver Fitness
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Hawaii (HI) 3 1 33.3% Jan 23, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 3
Chevrolet 2
Unknown 2
Freightliner 1
Hyundai Translead 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86889960 Jan 23, 2026 HI 1 WAIANAE HI
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
HI T30400 · JALEEW165P7901099
4 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.9D2-FTF Yes
83574055 Jan 9, 2025 HI 3 HONOLULU HI
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
HI 754TYA · 1M1AW01X3JM010577
2 392.2-SLLSR No
82275091 Jul 30, 2024 HI 3 KAPOLEI HI
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
HI T30400 · JALEEW165P7901099
3 390.21T(b)(2), 392.2, 391.41(a) No
80996985 Feb 29, 2024 HI 1 HONOLULU HI
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
HI 754TYA · 1M1AW01X3JM010577
4 392.2-SLLSR, 393.67C11-F No
80147309 Nov 13, 2023 HI 1 hi-sand-island---f
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
HI 785TXZ · 1M1AN3GY6LM016557
7 393.126, 392.2, 393.11 Yes
79996168 Oct 19, 2023 HI 3 hi-sand-island---f
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
HI T26297 · 3ALACXFC2LDLV8318
0 — No
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0229026801 Nov 8, 2000 GA 0 1 No Yes Injury
HI99-0331986 Sep 23, 1999 HI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MS0000004615 Oct 3, 1998 MS 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
SC098087245A Aug 8, 1998 SC 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
WV000001560A Jul 24, 1998 WV 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
TX008061100C Mar 17, 1998 TX 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
TX008051291A Mar 7, 1998 TX 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MA0000001051 Mar 12, 1996 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
COMMON
MC176725
Active
—
View full authority record →
CONTRACT
MC176725
Revoked
Granted May 22, 2003 Revoked May 22, 2003
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
May 22, 2003 MC176725 Contract REVOKED May 22, 2003
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 2, 2007 MC176725-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY I08637702 CARGO May 1, 2010 May 29, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 3210883443 CARGO Nov 1, 2003 Aug 20, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 3210883443 CARGO Nov 1, 2003 Nov 1, 2003 REPLACED
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 3210883443 CARGO Nov 1, 2003 May 1, 2010 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CK00211899 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2001 Mar 6, 2003 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CK00211899 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2001 Mar 6, 2003 CANCELLED
SELF-INSURED — BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 1993 Oct 1, 1993 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 602NB1586 BIPD/Excess Oct 1, 1993 Mar 6, 2003 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 602NB1586 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 1993 Jan 1, 2001 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 302KA0026 CARGO Aug 1, 1993 Nov 1, 2003 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 29, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Aug 20, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
  3. Aug 5, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. May 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
  5. Jun 25, 2008
    oos
    Out-of-service order — 90 day failure to pay fine
  6. Aug 2, 2007
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Nov 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  8. Nov 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
  9. May 22, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  10. May 22, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. May 22, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. May 22, 2003
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 1533 days (through Aug 2, 2007)
  13. Mar 6, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  14. Mar 6, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  15. Mar 6, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  16. Mar 6, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  17. Jan 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  18. Oct 1, 1993
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SELF-INSURED
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HONOLULU HI HI 2 0
KAPOLEI HI HI 1 0
WAIANAE HI HI 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 3 0
391.41(a) Physical qualification - general Driver Fitness 1 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.126 Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(b) Emergency equipment - warning devices missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify ABF CARTAGE INC

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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about ABF CARTAGE INC

Is ABF CARTAGE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. ABF CARTAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 512437 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ABF CARTAGE INC's safety rating? ▾
ABF CARTAGE INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has ABF CARTAGE INC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for ABF CARTAGE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ABF CARTAGE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
ABF CARTAGE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is ABF CARTAGE INC based? ▾
ABF CARTAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3801 OLD GREENWOOD RD, FORT SMITH, Arkansas 72903. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ABF CARTAGE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. ABF CARTAGE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC176725). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does ABF CARTAGE INC operate? ▾
ABF CARTAGE INC self-reports 3 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ABF CARTAGE INC had any crashes? ▾
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ABF CARTAGE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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